Iran In A Week January 16-22, 2025

The Significance of the Recent Meeting Between Pezeshkian and Sisi in Cairo at the D-8 Summit

The recent meeting between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during the D-8 Summit in Cairo on December 19, 20024,  marks a significant moment in regional diplomacy. The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation is made up of eight Muslim developing ...

Security Implications for Russia After the Fall of the Assad Regime

The fall of the Assad regime has ushered in a new era of uncertainty for Russia’s security calculus in the Middle East. As one of Syria’s most significant backers, Moscow’s military, intelligence and geopolitical strategies have long depended on an ally in Damascus to ...

Regional Responses to the New Government in Syria

Following the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, regional countries have responded differently to navigate the sudden political shifts in the country. Currently, clashes have erupted between US-backed Kurdish forces and the Türkiye -backed Groups, alongside numerous reports of intensified Israeli strikes. Arab ...